Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Butterick 5497

Pattern Description: A Dolman sleeve top for knits.
Long or short sleeves and high boatneck or V cross over bodice variation.
Features a classy triangle opening at the back of the neck

I made view B, thought View A might be too deep of front v-neck, meaning a cami worn under this top which would have defeated the open back look.

Sizing: 6 to 20, made a 12

Instructions: They were easy to follow, nice illustrations for most of the step-by-step instructions.

Likes/Dislikes: I liked the classy look of the knit shirt, lots of extras to make it a bit dressier. The gathering on the bodice, the gathered shoulder seams (done with elastic), the triangle opening in the back. Only dislike - it took me too long to get to this cute pattern.

Changes: The pattern calls for elastic in the empire waist seam, which I omitted. It probably will hold the gathers in place better but I thought this would fit Erin perfectly without the elastic and I thought the shirt would be more comfortable without the elastic.

Fabric: A rayon-lycra knit, it has been in my stash for quite sometime.

Lovely version Lori. I also omitted the elastic for my first version but added the elastic on my second try and it 'sat' better on my. Either way, this is a winner of a pattern and your version is great.

Oh I forgot about this pattern! I have a black one hiding in my closet some where - I love it. I used the elastic in my version and will use it again next time. I think it's really a matter of personal preference.

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Married to Mike and mom to 4 incredible, marvelous, wonderfully talented girls (4 son-in-laws, too) and now a "nana" to three cute little guys and two little girls. I have been sewing since 7th grade and continue to have a passion for creating garments. Join me on my sewing journey.